Wind warnings as parts of UK to be hit by Storm Kyle

Wind gusts of up to 70mph could hit parts of the UK.

Britain’s run of exceptionally hot weather seems all but a memory as the aftermath of Storm Kyle brings unseasonably heavy rain and wind to large parts of the country.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the western parts of the UK for strong winds from 8pm tomorrow to midnight on Friday.

A low pressure system has brought ‘significant change’ and ‘very unsettled conditions’ for this time of year, chief meteorologist Steve Ramsdale said.

The Met Office warned the aftermath of ex-tropical storm Kyle would clash with warm air masses over the UK, leading to a ‘very vigorous system’.

It comes as parts of Devon experienced flash flooding on Monday afternoon. Barnstable was the worst hit with up to 60 calls for help as homes and businesses were flooded.

The Met Office warned wind gusts of up to 70mph could lash the UK. Up to 40mm of rain is forecast to fall within an hour in some areas.

Deputy chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said: ‘Along with the sometimes heavy rain, strong winds have the potential to cause impacts that are not common in August.

‘With this spell of unsettled weather coinciding with trees still in full leaf and a peak in the camping season, wind-related impacts are more likely at lower wind speeds compared to other times of the year, particularly across Northern Ireland where winds are forecast to be strongest.’

The Met Office warned the strong winds could affect bus and rail services and drivers were also told to expect delays.

Temperatures are expected to hover between 21C and 24C in London and slightly cooler in the north of England.

It comes after a nearly two-week run of hot weather across the UK, with the mercury reaching 36.4C at Heathrow – making it the hottest August day since 2003.

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